Iran

“Akbar English”… are the first words they hear when we are abruptly dumped from the bus in a roundabout somewhere outside Bam. So without knowing where we are, we feel the ironic comfort of knowing that others know where we … Continued

From Persia come not only the carpets… also the cats, famous for their long fur, sweet look and fluffy tail. But where are they? The famous Persian cats?!?! Due to is high price certainly only at home of wealthy family, … Continued

With the night comes the cold air that characterizes the desert nights. From the mosque come chanting and the rhythm of the drums of Ashura celebrations, a festival celebrates the death of Hussein and that puts the population of rigorous … Continued

Shortly after my to Iran, arrival at the beginning of October, I noticed at various cities some shops dedicated to the sale of flags and banners dominated by the black colour, with Arabic inscriptions. From day to day it seemed that … Continued

The city of Yazd is clearly associated with Zoroastrianism, dominant religious worship in Persia until the Arab invasion, which brought the Muslim religion around 633 AD. Zoroastrianism follow the prophet Zoroaster and brings together influences of Greek culture and existing … Continued

Walking through the deserted streets of the Old City, the oldest part of Yazd, easily see the badgir, which are the mark of the city highlighting the brown uniform houses. The badgir built in adobe are part of an effective … Continued

We are greeted at the arrival by two gigantic statues of bulls, whose heads already destroyed not steal importance to his presence, giving even a mysterious look. On the opposite side of this gate, are two other statues of robust … Continued

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